New drama from acclaimed writer Jimmy McGovern featuring ICON artists James Foster, Simon Smithies and Steve Cooper, playing alongside Christopher Ecclestone in this six-part drama will follow each lead character as the audience learns how the background of the accused and asks if they are innocent or guilty.

Filming of The Soldier Story began in Manchester this week, with production of Willy's Story due to be start later this month. Production of the other four episodes – which are still being cast – will continue until August.